🐱 CatsGrade 5Reading: grades 3-4MultiplicationMulti-step word problemsWord problemsFractions of a numberDivision
The Great Catnip Caper
Someone snuck into the cafe after closing and swiped the golden catnip trophy! Detective Whiskers needs your help finding out which feline committed the crime.
Suspects
Possible suspects
Cross off a row as each clue rules it out. On screen, tap a row.
21 of 21 still in play
| Name | Cat Trick | Favorite Toy | Paw Habit | Fur Coat | Distraction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iggy | Wall Climb | Catnip Mouse | Right Paws First | Sleek Black | Cardboard Box |
| Yeti | Night Vision | Laser Pointer | Left Paws First | Orange Tabby | Tuna Snaps |
| Barnaby | Wall Climb | Laser Pointer | Left Paws First | Calico Patch | Tuna Snaps |
| Xander | High Jump | Jingle Ball | Left Paws First | Calico Patch | Warm Milk |
| Violet | Silent Sprint | Laser Pointer | Left Paws First | Calico Patch | Warm Milk |
| Jasper | Wall Climb | Laser Pointer | Left Paws First | Sleek Black | Tuna Snaps |
| Milo | Silent Sprint | Scratch Post | Right Paws First | Orange Tabby | Warm Milk |
| Una | Super Purr | Laser Pointer | Left Paws First | Orange Tabby | Cardboard Box |
| Kiki | High Jump | Catnip Mouse | Right Paws First | Orange Tabby | Tuna Snaps |
| Luna | Night Vision | Scratch Post | Left Paws First | Sleek Black | Cardboard Box |
| Nala | Night Vision | Feather Wand | Right Paws First | Sleek Black | Tuna Snaps |
| Zelda | Wall Climb | Catnip Mouse | Left Paws First | Orange Tabby | Cardboard Box |
| Quincy | Silent Sprint | Catnip Mouse | Left Paws First | Orange Tabby | Cardboard Box |
| Waffles | Super Purr | Feather Wand | Right Paws First | Calico Patch | Warm Milk |
| Hazel | Super Purr | Jingle Ball | Left Paws First | Orange Tabby | Cardboard Box |
| Garfield | High Jump | Laser Pointer | Right Paws First | Orange Tabby | Cardboard Box |
| Tigger | Silent Sprint | Laser Pointer | Right Paws First | Orange Tabby | Cardboard Box |
| Romeo | Wall Climb | Catnip Mouse | Left Paws First | Orange Tabby | Warm Milk |
| Felix | Night Vision | Feather Wand | Left Paws First | Sleek Black | Warm Milk |
| Ziggy | Night Vision | Laser Pointer | Left Paws First | Calico Patch | Tuna Snaps |
| Oliver | High Jump | Laser Pointer | Left Paws First | Orange Tabby | Cardboard Box |
Clue 1
Multiplication facts (1-12)
Detective Whiskers counts five rows of cat treats with four treats in each row to unlock the first clue vault.
Solve each problem to learn its letter. Then write that letter in every box that shows the same number, and read the secret clue.
T
45
7
96
25
64
66
10
84
T
45
10
5
96
1
66
5
T
45
56
121
64
81
77
84
T
45
7
64
44
84
66
32
121
96
25
64
121
121
9 × 5 =T
1 × 7 =H
7 × 12 =I
7 × 8 =P
4 × 11 =J
8 × 4 =G
11 × 11 =L
5 × 2 =D
1 × 1 =S
11 × 6 =N
5 × 1 =O
8 × 8 =A
9 × 9 =Y
8 × 12 =E
5 × 5 =B
11 × 7 =W
0/16 letters found
Clue 2
Multi-step word problems
The team solves a multi-step order form for cat supplies to decode the witness report.
Solve each problem to learn its letter, then write the letters in the boxes to fill in the missing word.
Awitnesssawthevillainwas .
L
32
76
65
22
21
47
44
S
65
I
R
S
22
Detective Whiskers collected 14 food bowls in the morning and 50 food bowls in the afternoon, then split them equally among 2 Feline Rescue Unit. How many food bowls did each get?L
There were 177 yarn balls in all. 9 yarn balls were set aside. The rest were shared equally among 8 Feline Rescue Unit. How many yarn balls did each get?P
There were 219 food bowls in all. 1 Feline Rescue Unit used 24 food bowls each. The other 3 Feline Rescue Unit shared the rest equally. How many food bowls did each of the other Feline Rescue Unit get?F
There were 270 cat treats in all. 35 cat treats were set aside. The rest were shared equally among 5 Feline Rescue Unit. How many cat treats did each get?A
Detective Whiskers collected 53 feather toys in the morning and 35 feather toys in the afternoon, then split them equally among 4 Feline Rescue Unit. How many feather toys did each get?T
Detective Whiskers earned 6 yarn balls in each of 3 rounds, plus 65 bonus yarn balls. Then 7 yarn balls were lost. How many yarn balls are left?E
There were 259 food bowls in all. 39 food bowls were set aside. The rest were shared equally among 5 Feline Rescue Unit. How many food bowls did each get?W
0/7 letters found
Clue 3
Word problems
A mysterious note found under a scratching post reveals details about the suspect's habits.
Solve each problem to learn its letter, then write the letters in the boxes to fill in the missing word.
Someonescaredthevillainoffwith.
C
14
45
25
52
27
72
45
25
52
27
72
43
There were 43 scratcher pads. 29 were used up. How many scratcher pads are left?C
Detective Whiskers lined up 6 rows of 12 food bowls. How many food bowls in all?O
Detective Whiskers lined up 5 rows of 9 scratcher pads. How many scratcher pads in all?A
There were 57 food bowls. 14 were used up. How many food bowls are left?X
Detective Whiskers lined up 9 rows of 3 feather toys. How many feather toys in all?B
Detective Whiskers found 11 yarn balls yesterday and 14 more today. How many yarn balls in all?R
Detective Whiskers found 37 food bowls yesterday and 15 more today. How many food bowls in all?D
0/7 letters found
Clue 4
Fractions of a number
Whiskers inspects three fourths of the cozy cat beds to discover a hidden clue.
Solve each problem to learn its letter. Then write that letter in every box that shows the same number, and read the secret clue.
O
31
16
4
27
32
19
37
4
24
24
22
9
3
16
26
4
38
9
O
31
3
27
18
27
19
4
16
37
5
19
38
4
9
19
1/6 of 186 =O
8/10 of 40 =G
1/4 of 12 =U
5/10 of 18 =F
2/8 of 104 =W
4/5 of 30 =B
1/8 of 152 =E
1/8 of 176 =Y
5/10 of 36 =D
2/4 of 54 =N
1/2 of 32 =R
1/2 of 10 =H
1/10 of 40 =A
4/8 of 74 =T
2/5 of 95 =S
0/15 letters found
Clue 5
Division facts (1-12) — the last clue
Sharing twenty fish treats equally among five bowls unlocks the final piece of evidence.
First solve each problem. Then find each answer in the list below and cross that sentence out. One sentence will be left — that's exactly what the villain did!
Step 1 — solve these
44 ÷ 4 = ?
10 ÷ 10 = ?
8 ÷ 4 = ?
18 ÷ 3 = ?
45 ÷ 9 = ?
8 ÷ 2 = ?
6 ÷ 2 = ?
88 ÷ 11 = ?
108 ÷ 12 = ?
144 ÷ 12 = ?
80 ÷ 8 = ?
Step 2 — cross out the sentence with each answer
1.The villain sprinted silently across the room, then snagged a catnip mouse.
2.The villain leaped onto the highest shelf, then shone a laser pointer.
3.The villain leaped onto the highest shelf, then swiped a feather wand.
4.The villain purred loudly to distract the guard, then snagged a catnip mouse.
5.The villain navigated the dark hallway easily, then swiped a feather wand.
6.The villain leaped onto the highest shelf, then battered a jingle ball.
7.The villain scaled the wallpaper in seconds, then snagged a catnip mouse.
8.The villain navigated the dark hallway easily, then battered a jingle ball.
9.The villain navigated the dark hallway easily, then knocked over a scratch post.
10.The villain leaped onto the highest shelf, then snagged a catnip mouse.
11.The villain purred loudly to distract the guard, then shone a laser pointer.
12.The villain purred loudly to distract the guard, then knocked over a scratch post.
Solve it
Name the culprit
Choose the one suspect left standing.
Answer Key — The Great Catnip Caper
Culprit: Zelda (Wall Climb · Catnip Mouse · Left Paws First · Orange Tabby · Cardboard Box)
- Clue 1 (Multiplication facts (1-12)): "THE BANDIT DOES NOT PLAY WITH A JINGLE BALL"9 × 5 = 45 (T) · 1 × 7 = 7 (H) · 7 × 12 = 84 (I) · 7 × 8 = 56 (P) · 4 × 11 = 44 (J) · 8 × 4 = 32 (G) · 11 × 11 = 121 (L) · 5 × 2 = 10 (D) · 1 × 1 = 1 (S) · 11 × 6 = 66 (N) · 5 × 1 = 5 (O) · 8 × 8 = 64 (A) · 9 × 9 = 81 (Y) · 8 × 12 = 96 (E) · 5 × 5 = 25 (B) · 11 × 7 = 77 (W)
- Clue 2 (Multi-step word problems): "LEFT PAWS FIRST"Detective Whiskers collected 14 food bowls in the morning and 50 food bowls in the afternoon, then split them equally among 2 Feline Rescue Unit. How many food bowls did each get? = 32 (L) · There were 177 yarn balls in all. 9 yarn balls were set aside. The rest were shared equally among 8 Feline Rescue Unit. How many yarn balls did each get? = 21 (P) · There were 219 food bowls in all. 1 Feline Rescue Unit used 24 food bowls each. The other 3 Feline Rescue Unit shared the rest equally. How many food bowls did each of the other Feline Rescue Unit get? = 65 (F) · There were 270 cat treats in all. 35 cat treats were set aside. The rest were shared equally among 5 Feline Rescue Unit. How many cat treats did each get? = 47 (A) · Detective Whiskers collected 53 feather toys in the morning and 35 feather toys in the afternoon, then split them equally among 4 Feline Rescue Unit. How many feather toys did each get? = 22 (T) · Detective Whiskers earned 6 yarn balls in each of 3 rounds, plus 65 bonus yarn balls. Then 7 yarn balls were lost. How many yarn balls are left? = 76 (E) · There were 259 food bowls in all. 39 food bowls were set aside. The rest were shared equally among 5 Feline Rescue Unit. How many food bowls did each get? = 44 (W)
- Clue 3 (Word problems): "CARDBOARD BOX"There were 43 scratcher pads. 29 were used up. How many scratcher pads are left? = 14 (C) · Detective Whiskers lined up 6 rows of 12 food bowls. How many food bowls in all? = 72 (O) · Detective Whiskers lined up 5 rows of 9 scratcher pads. How many scratcher pads in all? = 45 (A) · There were 57 food bowls. 14 were used up. How many food bowls are left? = 43 (X) · Detective Whiskers lined up 9 rows of 3 feather toys. How many feather toys in all? = 27 (B) · Detective Whiskers found 11 yarn balls yesterday and 14 more today. How many yarn balls in all? = 25 (R) · Detective Whiskers found 37 food bowls yesterday and 15 more today. How many food bowls in all? = 52 (D)
- Clue 4 (Fractions of a number): "ORANGE TABBY FUR WAS FOUND NEAR THE SAFE"1/6 of 186 = 31 (O) · 8/10 of 40 = 32 (G) · 1/4 of 12 = 3 (U) · 5/10 of 18 = 9 (F) · 2/8 of 104 = 26 (W) · 4/5 of 30 = 24 (B) · 1/8 of 152 = 19 (E) · 1/8 of 176 = 22 (Y) · 5/10 of 36 = 18 (D) · 2/4 of 54 = 27 (N) · 1/2 of 32 = 16 (R) · 1/2 of 10 = 5 (H) · 1/10 of 40 = 4 (A) · 4/8 of 74 = 37 (T) · 2/5 of 95 = 38 (S)
- Clue 5 (Division facts (1-12)): surviving statement (box 7) → Zelda44 ÷ 4 = 11 · 10 ÷ 10 = 1 · 8 ÷ 4 = 2 · 18 ÷ 3 = 6 · 45 ÷ 9 = 5 · 8 ÷ 2 = 4 · 6 ÷ 2 = 3 · 88 ÷ 11 = 8 · 108 ÷ 12 = 9 · 144 ÷ 12 = 12 · 80 ÷ 8 = 10
About this mystery
- Grade level
- Grade 5 math
- Math topics
- Multiplication, Multi-step word problems, Word problems, Fractions of a number, Division
- Reading level
- grades 3-4
- Theme
- The Great Catnip Caper — set in The Whisker Haven Cat Cafe
- Format
- Interactive online & printable worksheet with answer key
- Solution
- One unique, verified culprit among 21 suspects